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On Daily Exercise Regimen, Have Lump On The Fibia With Major Bruising Through Shin. Can Stress Fracture Heal With A Wrap?

Good Evening! I have just started a running regime: 3D/wk and run about 1 mile then finish off with a power~walk which totals 5 miles. The other off days , I do aerobics or other calisthenics and finish with the walking total of 5 miles per day. I have had sharp pain on the end of my fibia in which has a lump that later has developed into major bruising that runs from the shin, around the ankle and to some part of the foot . I have been icing and taking I.B. ONLY when I cannot take the pain any longer since Saturday. I have it wrapped and trying to stay off foot {have 4 children, so, that can be impossible at times!} Question is, IF I have a Stress Fracture , can it be just wrapped to heal? How long before I can return to aerobic activity? Thank you so much for your services to the public and God bless!
Mon, 8 Oct 2012
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Your symptoms are likely to be due to a stress fracture. An X-ray is needed to see if there is any displacement. You need at least 6 weeks to heal properly.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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On Daily Exercise Regimen, Have Lump On The Fibia With Major Bruising Through Shin. Can Stress Fracture Heal With A Wrap?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Your symptoms are likely to be due to a stress fracture. An X-ray is needed to see if there is any displacement. You need at least 6 weeks to heal properly. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com